Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range

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Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.

Technical sheet

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 57.54 km
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    Average duration: 5 days 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Return to departure point: No
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    Vertical gain: + 4,074 m
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    Vertical drop: - 4,260 m
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    Highest point: 3,288 m
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    Lowest point: 1,584 m

Photos

refuge et brec
le refuge depuis le pas de la Couletta
Coucher de soleil sur le Lac Premier, Refuge du Chambeyron
Coucher de soleil sur le Brec du Chambeyron

Step by step walk

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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    De Fouillouse au Refuge du Chambeyron

    Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron

    ↔6.21 km ↗760 m ↘12 m
    First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
    See walk sheet
  2. 2
    Pointe de Chauvet et Lac Noir à partir du Refuge du Chambeyron

    Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (2) Pointe de Chauvet and Lac Noir

    ↔5.56 km ↗673 m ↘674 m
    A climb to the highest point of this hike around the Chambeyron mountain range, at over 3000 metres in altitude. A summit offering an unobstructed view over Queyras and the neighbouring mountain ranges. A downhill route allowing a well-deserved rest by a lake.
    See walk sheet
  3. 3
    Du Refuge du Chambeyron à Maljasset par le Colle dell'Infernetto

    Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (3) Refuge du Chambeyron - Maljasset

    ↔17.13 km ↗748 m ↘1,452 m
    The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.
    See walk sheet
  4. 4
    De Maljasset au Refuge Campo Base par le Col de Mary

    Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (4) Maljasset - Refuge Campo Base

    ↔14.93 km ↗734 m ↘1,007 m
    Quite a long stage but a steady route. A climb up to Col de Mary then a long downhill hike all the way to the shelter, in Chiaperra, Italy.
    See walk sheet
  5. E

    Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (5) Refuge Campo Base - Larche

    ↔13.65 km ↗1,170 m ↘1,122 m
    Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.
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Practical information

Overnight stays in stage shelters or gîtes with catering (contact details available on each stage description). You can make enquires towards ordering a picnic for lunch. Apart from the stage refuges and gîtes, there are no shops along the way.

No drinking water sources during the trek apart from at the stage refuges and gîtes so bring water supplies with you.

Mountain gear is essential: hiking shoes, warm clothes, raincoat, possibly hiking poles...

1/25000 scale map is a must. A compass wouldn't hurt...

As this isn't a loop hike, so doesn't go back to your starting point, prepare your transport beforehand:
- Possible parking at Fouillouse (starting point) as well as at Larche (finishing point). If you have to cars you can leave one at each...
Coach services between Barcelonnette, Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye and Larche. Info:
Navettes de la Vallée d'Ubaye or Lignes départementales Bassin d'Ubaye.

In the nearby area

Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron nearby. View points over the neighboring mountain ranges. Stunning high mountain setting.

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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